The NYC Council passed legislation to improve the DOC's response to sexual violence and harassment, protect homeowners from deed theft, and address other civic issues.

Mayor Eric Adams plans to issue an executive order allowing ICE back to Rikers Island in contrast to NYC's past sanctuary policies, citing safety and the strain of migrating arrivals, but facing legal and ethical objections.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul initiates an audit of utility company management salaries to address high energy costs and ensure fair rates for New Yorkers.

AG Letitia James releases a guide to help New Yorkers protect bank accounts from illegal debt collection seizures, highlighting EIPA's role in safeguarding funds.

A court issued a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a victory for Attorney General James and her coalition.

Mayor Eric Adams' administration in NYC achieved record production of affordable housing units for two consecutive years, focusing on marginalized groups, seniors, and the formerly homeless.

Three individuals were charged with defrauding NYC's COVID-19 housing program, facing wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering allegations, involving misappropriation of funds for personal luxuries.

Three sales executives were charged with securities and wire fraud in a Pre-IPO investment scheme, having allegedly deceived investors about fees and siphoning off $88.6 million.

A Queens couple was sentenced to 14 years in prison for an attempted murder involving a parking spot dispute, after assaulting their neighbor with a knife and bat.

Mina Tadrus of Tadrus Capital LLC pleaded guilty to investment adviser fraud, admitting to defrauding investors of over $5 million without actual trading.

Real estate executive Kevin Feng Gao was charged with bank fraud for misappropriating $30 million from an investment in Manhattan property development.

The New York State Department of Health reported the first case of the mpox clade Ib strain, stressing public health vigilance and the availability of the JYNNEOS vaccine. No local transmission has been identified.

Annie Shi is opening a new wine bar in Chinatown focusing on Chinese cuisine, drawing from her Shanghai and Dalian roots, following her success at West Village's King and Jupiter.